G13 PMR446 TRANSCEIVER › INSTRUCTION GUIDE Coverage* * Depending on terrain PUT YOURSELF IN ACTION
Index What’s in the box 2 Technical features 2 Programming software (optional) 2 Coverage/Range 3 Suggestions and warnings 3 Main controls and parts of the radio LCD Display 4 5 Radio 5 Battery recharge 6 Operations 7 Power on/off and volume adjustment 7 Transmission and reception 7 Monitor 7 Roger Beep (end transmission tone) 7 Scrambler 8 Keypad Lock 8 MENU functions 8 DW (Dual Watch) 8 Scan 8 VOX 9 VOXTIM (Vox Delay Times) 9
Squelch (SQ) Light Keypad Beep TOT- Function TX timeout timer SCAN function Reset 9 10 10 11 11 12 Technical specs 13 Troubleshooting 14 Midland G13 instruction guide |1
What’s in the box • • • • • G13 transceiver Belt clip Li-Ion battery pack 2600mAh Desktop charger Wall adaptor Technical features • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Extended frequency band: from 446.00625 to 446.
Coverage/Range The maximum range depends on terrain condition and is obtained during use in an open space. The only limitation to maximum possible range are environmental factors such as blockage caused by trees, buildings or other obstructions. Inside a car or a metallic construction, the range can be reduced. Normally the coverage in the city, with buildings or other obstructions is about 1 or 2 Km.
Main controls and parts of the radio 7 6 1 9 2 3 5 10 8 11 4 12 13 14 17 15 18 21 16 19 22 20 23 4| Midland G13 instruction guide
LCD Display 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. Keypad lock icon Selected CTCSS tone or DCS code Number of the menu and scan indicator Battery level icon Channel in use Dual Watch activated VOX function on Power indicator Roger beep on/off Tx and rx signal strength indicator Scrambler feature activated (through programming software) Radio 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23.
Battery recharge G13 is equipped for using a 7,4V Li-ion rechargeable battery pack, which can be recharged by connecting the socket of the AC/DC wall adaptor to a mains power socket and inserting the jack of the wall adaptor into the desktop charger plug. It takes 5 hours to fully recharge the radio.
Operations Power on/off and volume adjustment Rotate the PWR/VOL clockwise to turn the radio on. Rotate the control clockwise /counter-clockwise to adjust the volume level as you prefer. To turn the radio off, rotate the control counter-clockwise till hearing a mechanical “click”. Transmission and reception To communicate, all radios in your group must be set to the same channel.
Scrambler The scrambler is designed to protect communications. This feature prevents parties from other networks from hearing and understanding voice communications. This function can be activated only through the programming software PRG-10 (optional). It is possible to set 11 different pre-set scrambler codes or to customize the scrambler frequency. This can be done on every channel. Keypad Lock Keep pressed the MENU key for 3 seconds, the icon will appear on the display.
VOX The VOX feature enables hands free conversations without using PTT: just speak in the direction of the microphone and the communication will be automatically activated. The VOX sensitivity can be adjusted in 10 different levels (0,1,2,3…9) through the Menu or programming software : OFF means that the VOX is turned off, level 9 has the lowest VOX sensitivity, 1is the highest one. To activate the VOX levels: 1. Press MENU; 2. Rotate the Encoder knob till the display shows VOX; 3.
Press the ENT button; Turn the Encoder knob and select the desired Squelch level (the levels available are 10); 5. Confirm your selection with ENT. 6. Press BACK to exit the menu. Make sure you do not set an excessively high squelch level because in this case you may not be able to receive weaker signals. On the other hand an excessively low Squelch value could enable the Squelch even when no signals are present. Squelch must always be adjusted when no signals are present. 3. 4.
TOT- Function TX timeout timer G13 can be programmed with a transmission timer that temporarily blocks transmissions if the radio has been used beyond the maximum time permitted. The radio is forced in reception mode if it continues transmitting after the preset timer threshold has been reached. To restart the transmission, release the PTT key. To enable this function: 1. Press the MENU button; 2. Turn the Encoder knob until TOT is displayed; 3. Push ENT to enter the function; 4.
5. 6. 7. To confirm, press the ENT button. Rotate the encoder, select the desired tone and push ENT for confirmation; Press BACK to exit the menu. Reset With reset, all functions and paramters will return to factory settings; for this reason we suggest you making this procedure only if really needed. While turning on the radio, keep pressed “FUNCTION KEY 2” + “ENTER”. The display will show RESET and the radio will make a re-boot.
Technical specs General Frequency range...................................... 446.00625- 446.19375 MHz (PMR446) Channels.................................................................................... 16+83 pre-programmed Operating temperature..................................................................................... -20°+55° Operating voltage.......................................................................................................7.4V Operating mode...............................
Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause The battery pack is discharged and/or has not been installed correctly. Solution Verify that the battery pack is charged and that it has been correctly installed. The radio switches off shortly after it has been switched on Discharged battery pack. Recharge the battery pack. The battery pack does not recharge The battery-charger has not been connected or installed correctly. Inspect the connections of the battery-charger and the installation of the batteries.
The signal is very weak. Reception is fragmented and/or disturbed The autonomy of the battery pack is limited Try temporarily to disable the Squelch by means of the Monitor feature. The transmission distance Move closer to the party is excessive and/or there you are communicating are obstacles in the with or to another area. transmission path Check the traffic on the radio channel by means Other parties are using of the Monitor feature the same channel and select another channel if required.
Prodotto o importato da: MIDLAND EUROPE S.r.l. Via. R.Sevardi 7- 42124 Reggio Emilia Italia www.midlandreurope.com L’uso di questo apparato può essere soggetto a restrizioni nazionali. Prima dell’uso leggere attentamente le istruzioni. Se il prodotto contiene batterie: non gettare nel fuoco, non disperdere nell’ambiente dopo l’uso, usare gli appositi contenitori per la raccolta. Produced or imported by: MIDLAND EUROPE S.r.l. Via. R.
